Nourish & Flourish Summer Series - Beginner Persian Class

Welcome to our Nourish & Flourish Beginner Series! A neighborhood kitchen class for chefs from ages 5-10, or any youth who needs to understand the basics of kitchen prep, following a recipe, and clean-up techniques. The class will offer chef's proper safety rules for the kitchen, and appropriate handling techniques for the tools used for the day.

A portion of class will be dedicated to gardening, understanding local food systems, and learning about the nurtritional value of our menu.

Family members are welcome to stay and participate!

For more information about our programs, please go to www.nourishflourish.org

On Arrival:
Please arrive 15 min early so that all chefs are prepared to work in the kitchen on time. This includes a mini field trip! Chefs return for kitchen preparation such as washing hands, wearing proper attire (each chef receives an apron to use for class), as well as visiting the learning spaces.
Chef's will start the class outside to view the garden and harvest any ingredients required for the menu, and then come inside to prepare the meal. Finally, after cleaning up, time to enjoy the foods we made together between 1:30-4:00pm. Pick-up is after class between 4-4:30.

Class menu:

Kuku Seebzamenie : Organic potatoes, locally sourced farm fresh eggs, pan seared in avocado oil.

Mast-o-Kheyar: A classic Persian style yogurt sauce consisting of fresh dill, organic locally sourced yogurt, and organic cucumbers from our kitchen garden.

Salad Shirazi: Another classic Persian summer style salad: Organic Cucumbers, Onion, Tomatoes, Lemon, and Olive Oil.

This class offers a mini field trip to our neighbor, who owns a beautiful urban garden, complete with chicken coop with eggs for our recipe! Chefs will explore a worm farm, learn about composting, and collect fresh eggs! Please email for details.

While cooking, chefs will learn the history of the recipe as well as the nutritional value of all the ingredients.
For a list of all the ingredients please email your request directly to [email protected]. Otherwise, a copy of the recipe will be sent home with each student Chef to share with family, along with any leftovers we may have!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2011 Menalto Ave, 2011 Menalto Avenue, Menlo Park, United States